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Old 05-17-2003, 07:46 AM
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Default ported oil pump and a possible low pressure???

could that be the reason for a low pressure?? or is it the big cam, lifters, pushrods, and double roller master double chain?
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how big is the cam??
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Default Re: ported oil pump and a possible low pressure???

I would say the O-ring didn't get seated in the pump very well.
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it looked fine when I checked it!?!?? what is the best way to put it????
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Default Re: ported oil pump and a possible low pressure???

What is your oil pressure?

O-ring issues are the cause of low oil pressure for most folks.
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when cold its fine, but as it gets warm it goes down to 20psi?!?!?
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sounds like an o-ring problem.
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Default Re: ported oil pump and a possible low pressure???

i had the same problem i was told my crank had dirt in one of the holes, and he told me to run stp engine flush through it, so i figured what the hell i tried it it worked and now its up too 45 ideling thats great
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so how to install the O-ring???
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